Plumb - Sent Angels Lyrics
Lyrics
Send angels, send angels, send angels
Show me you love me
Send angels, send angels, send angels
Show me you love me
He felt alone and aging unkind
He knew there was trouble with this war inside
So to feel young he did what he felt best
Emptiness filling every vein
He must be going insane
To leave an entire world behind
[Repeat Chorus]
Crying the tears he lost as a child
He couldn't even recognize
The frail and injured man that he'd become
Traces of his compromise
Shattering his desperate tries
Everyone makes a mistake now and then
[Repeat Chorus]
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Plumb - Send Angels
Meaning & Inspiration
Plumb's 2008 release, "Send Angels," arrives as a potent plea for divine intervention, a raw expression of a soul grappling with profound internal struggles. The narrative within the song paints a vivid picture of a man adrift, consumed by a "war inside" that leads him to a path of emptiness in a desperate attempt to recapture a lost sense of youth. He finds himself alienated, having left "an entire world behind" in his pursuit of fleeting solace, a sacrifice that ultimately hollows him out. The subsequent verses delve into the devastating consequences of his choices, revealing a man broken, no longer recognizing himself, a "frail and injured man" who has compromised his very being. He weeps for the unexpressed sorrow of his childhood, a visceral representation of the deep emotional wounds that have festered. The chorus, a repeated invocation, "Send angels, send angels, send angels, show me you love me," transforms into a profound prayer, a desperate yearning for comfort, guidance, and undeniable proof of God's enduring affection amidst the wreckage of his life. This echoes the cries of David in Psalm 143:11, where he pleads, "For your name's sake, O Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness bring me out of trouble," a recognition that even in the depths of distress, our hope rests in God's character and His unfailing love. The song’s message resonates with the biblical understanding that while humans are prone to error and can stray far from God's path, as illustrated by the verse's acknowledgment that "Everyone makes a mistake now and then," the divine response is not abandonment but an invitation to return and a promise of His presence. This reminds us of Jesus' parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4-7, where the shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to search for the one that is lost, highlighting God's active pursuit of those who have wandered. The repetitive, almost incantatory nature of the chorus effectively conveys the intensity of this supplication. It's not a casual request but a deep, soul-baring cry for divine messengers, for tangible signs of God's unfailing grace to mend what has been shattered by internal conflict and personal failings. The song’s power lies in its unflinching honesty about human frailty and its unwavering faith in God’s capacity to send His angels, not just as ethereal beings, but as manifestations of His loving concern and restorative power, to guide us back towards wholeness. This speaks to the scriptural truth that "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18), a promise that resonates deeply with the brokenness described in "Send Angels."